• 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.8 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 85.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm HS25EXR advantages over Nikon DL24-85

  • Less expensive
    $400 vs $650 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • More telephoto lens reach
    720 mm vs 85 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 400 vs 290 shots
    Capture more photos

Nikon DL24-85 advantages over Fujifilm HS25EXR

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    1 inch vs 1/2 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 2.36 vs 1.39 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/1.8 vs f/2.8
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Thinner
    49 mm vs 126 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    350g vs 730g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    1037k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    20.8 vs 16.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    120 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Compared to Fujifilm HS20EXR

Fujifilm HS25EXR
Fujifilm HS20EXR
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Fujifilm HS25EXR vs Fujifilm HS20EXR

Nikon DL24-85
Fujifilm HS20EXR
  • $647
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon DL24-85 vs Fujifilm HS20EXR

Compared to Fujifilm HS30EXR

Fujifilm HS25EXR
Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $468
  • 1/2 inch
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm HS25EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Nikon DL24-85
Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • $647
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $468
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon DL24-85 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Compared to Fujifilm HS50EXR

Fujifilm HS25EXR
Fujifilm HS50EXR
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $339
  • 1/2 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm HS25EXR vs Fujifilm HS50EXR

Nikon DL24-85
Fujifilm HS50EXR
  • $647
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Larger sensor
  • $339
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon DL24-85 vs Fujifilm HS50EXR

Compared to Fujifilm S8300

Fujifilm HS25EXR
Fujifilm S8300
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • RAW file ability
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm HS25EXR vs Fujifilm S8300

Nikon DL24-85
Fujifilm S8300
  • $647
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon DL24-85 vs Fujifilm S8300

Compared to Fujifilm S8400W

Fujifilm HS25EXR
Fujifilm S8400W
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • RAW file ability
  • $239
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Fujifilm HS25EXR vs Fujifilm S8400W

Nikon DL24-85
Fujifilm S8400W
  • $647
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Focus peaking
  • $239
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

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